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Autauga County Alabama

Autauga County Alabama is a friendly community in the Appalachian foothills with gently rolling land, outcropping of mountains and valleys. Located in Central Alabama, Autauga County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state.

The county was named for Autauga Creek, which runs through it. We have a splendid climate and an abundance of natural beauty. The lifestyle here is leisurely and outdoor recreation is plentiful.

Newcomers are amazed by the variety of exquisite home sites and “buyer market” values. Please visit us often, online and in person.

Autauga County covers an area of 604 square miles, of which 594 square miles of land and 10 square miles of water. The Alabama River composes the southern border of the county. Autauga County is bounded to the north by Chilton County, east by Elmore County and Montgomery County, south by Lowndes County, and west by Dallas County.

Even though the Census estimates the 2015 population of Autauga County at 55,347, Autauga County is a majority rural county, with 85% of the land used for timber and farming.

Autauga County Alabama

By Staff | June 4, 2017

Autauga County was established on November 21, 1818, by an act of Alabama Territorial Legislature (one year before Alabama was admitted as a State).

Autauga County Alabama

Autauga County Alabama Map

By Staff | April 24, 2017

Autauga County Alabama Map

Autauga County population is 54,571. Its county seat is Prattville. Daniel Pratt arrived in Autauga County in 1833 and founded the new town of Prattville, north of Atagi on the fall line of Autauga Creek. His cotton gin factory quickly became the largest manufacturer of gins in the world and the first major industry in Alabama. Cities: Millbrook, Prattville
Towns: Autaugaville, Billingsley
Communites: Booth, Evergreen, Jones, Kingston, Marbury, Pine Level
Ghost Towns: Washington

There are many Native American sites in Autauga County, especially along the Alabama River.

Autauga County Alabama

Prattville Alabama

By Staff | September 15, 2014

Prattville Alabama
Prattville Alabama is home for The Cross Garden, Destiny Christian Center, Pueblo de Dios Hispanic Baptist Church, Pratt Mill at Autauga Creek and the Autauga County Board of Education School Bell. The “birthplace of industry” in Alabama was founded by Daniel Pratt and his factory supplied in Prattville supplied most of the cotton gins in the country. The city’s Parks & Recreation department publishes a superb brochure for local events. It is available at City of Prattville Parks & Recreation website. Prattville is located in both Autauga County Alabama and Elmore County Alabama.